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i sprained my ankle a few months ago but it still...
i sprained my ankle a few months ago but it still hurts when i put pressure on it
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Sprained ankle treatment:
- Ankle injuries are among the common injuries that can happen to anyone as a result of an injury, such as twisting or rotating the ankle in a wrong way or falling into a hole or landing on the foot unevenly, and other mechanisms of injury and these injuries lead to a strain, sprain or tear In the ankle ligaments that connect the leg bones to the ankle, which leads to pulling the ligaments out of their normal range, treatment for an ankle sprain depends on the severity of the injury, swelling, and whether or not there is a fracture in the ankle bones, so it is important for the orthopedist to assess the condition and then do some tests to find out The degree of injury, and some advice can be followed to reduce the pain, such as taking a rest and avoid relying on the foot to walk, using ice packs on a daily basis for a 15min five times a day, lifting the foot up while sitting, and putting on an ankle support brace. A plaster cast is done sometimes for a month, then it is loosened and physical treatment is done for the joint, and a pain reliever such as Cataflam 50 mg can be taken three times a day or ibuprofen 600 mg three times a day, and as soon as the swelling and pain subside, it is advised to start exercising. then with a physical therapist to restore joint mobility.
How is the diagnosis made:
- Diagnosis depends on taking the patient's history, and then the symptoms that the patient suffers from, knowing the mechanism of injury, clinically examining the joint, assessing the swelling and movement of the joint, and an x-ray image to exclude any fracture. An MRI image may be requested to assess the degree of damage to the ligaments.
Symptoms of an ankle sprain:
- Pain when touching the ankle
- Pain when relying on the foot
- Ankle swelling
- Lack of normal joint movement
- A bruise on the skin
What is recommended:
- Follow the advice above, and consult a doctor to assess the severity of the condition
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